The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-10-13


ing the vets repaired to the Rathbun House,
where. after an elegant banquet, happy speeches
were made by Gen. ". NJ. Crane and Col. Archie
Baxter. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Gen. " vi.
Crane, HOrnellsville; First V.-P, Capt John
NJ. LOsie. Elmra; Second V.-P., Lieut. E. Well
ler Havana; Third V.-P. Serg't Field PoOley.
Chap, Rev. b. J. Tracy, Canton;
Sec, Lieut.. A. S. Fitch. Elmira; Cor. Sec, Mai.
Z. J. Fox. Painted Post; Treas, Theodore @.
Smith, Elmira.
OHIO
The survivors Of the SD Ohio held a Re-
union at Jackson last week 1t was decided
to hold the next Reunion at Jackson on tho
second Wednesday of September, 1888 A very
pleasant time was had by all who participated.
The survivors OF the 9th Ohio held their
Reunion at Bowling Green recently. The ad-
dress OF welcome was delivered by Mayor Abbott
and responded to by ex-MayOr Forbes.
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President. Amos Hassan, Genoa;
FIRST V.-P., A. G. Daniels, Lyons: Second "
p, VI. F. SandersOn, RichGed Center; Sec, G..
ID. Linsey. Toledo. A collection was raised TO
place a tablet in Memorial Hall, Toledo. Let
tiers were read from several absent comrades,
and the regiment was then photographed by
Artist Morrison. Resolutions upon the death
of COmrade Bliss were read. Tie next Reunion
will be held at Genoa.
union at Bowling Green recently. The FORE
noon was spent in making up the enrolment
and the transaction of business. At D. m. the
regiment formed in line and marched TO the
fair grounds, where an hour was spent in feast
ing and story telling. Dinner over, the regu-
lar program was taken up, preceded by the
election of the following officers: President,
Gen. p. s. Slevin; First V.-P., Capt. Green;
Second Y.-P.. Col. Frank Rundell; Sec, III. r.
Charles; Asst Sec, A. w. King The next
Reunion will be held at Toledo the first We'd
nesday in September, 1888. After dinner at
the buge call the people gathered at the grand
stand as the Bowling Green Band rendered the
National air. Capt Thomas Mawer, President
OF the Day called the assembly to order and
prayer was offered by Gen. P. 8. Sevin, of To-
ledO. The address of welcome was delivered
by Mayor Abbott, who in neat speech gave
the old vets a hearty greeting. The response
was made by Col. Slevin, who seems Just as
young as 20 years ago. His voice is still firm
and clear. His address was eloquent and full
OF feeling, and heartily applauded at many
points. Gen. Slevin was followed by several
other speakers, including ive-minute addresses
by members of the regiment. Altogether the
day was pleasant and the attendance large.
The fourth annual Reunion of the survivors
of the 18th Ohio was held at Jacksonville re-
Gently. Mayor Buckley delivered the address
of welcome. He was responded toby Gen. Gros-
Turchn, Judge Brewster, Maj. Chas. Town.
send and others. The features of the second
day were the grand parade and fireworks in the
evening. The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year resulted as follows: President, w. p.
Johnson, Indianapolis, Ind; First V.-P, j. r.
Wisehart, Chillicothe; Second V-P., Geo. w.
RecOb, Bonneville; Adj't, Mike Devine. Frank
fort; o. NJ. James Devine, Frankfort; Com
mssary, David Alternately, Frankfort; @.
Nj. -. b. w. Calvert, Guysville. Frankfort
Ross County, was selected as the place for hold
ing the Reunion in 1888.
The survivors of the 18th Ohio held Re-
union at Canal Winchester recently. In the
morning grand parade was held which was
witnessed By large number of people, The
address Ofwelcome was delivered by Mayor B. +.
Gayman. He was responded toby Maj. Swisher.
The following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President Il. j. Parr; V.-P., A G.
Willet; See. and Treas, j. w. Ingrim; Chap,
Rev. B. w. Mason; Flag Bearers, John Warner
and SergE Geo. A. Pingree. The next Reunion
will be held at Newark Sept. 20, 1883.
JOS. Shaw, Zanesville: The Surviving MEM
beers of the 62d Ohio to the number of 142 held
their fourth annual Reunion at Nashville,
Fairfield Co., Sept. 10 and is. The President,
Col. q. F. Steele Of Lancaster, called the asso-
citation TO order promptly at o'clock, and from
that hour until late in the afternoon Of the fol-
lowing day, excepting few wee small hours
after midnight, the campfire burned with
bright, cheerful glow. This was the fourth
general Reunion of this veteran regiment.
Each succeeding Reunion brought with it in
creased interest and enjoyment, filing the al
lotted two days to the brim with business,
speeches, stories, "reminiscences and Campfire
pleasantries. The village of Nashville was
fairly buried beneath a canopy of flags, bunt-
ing and tri-colors, and the open-handed gen.
erOSity of her citizens knew no bounds. They
had made ample preparation to feed, bed and
entertain all, aud right royalty did they acquit
themselves Never did this gallant regiment
in all her conquests in the Valley of the Sben-
andOah, ON the islands of South Carolina or
from Petersburg to AppOmattOx moro
completes possession than was freely given them
by the patriotic citizens of Nashville. The
next Reunion will be held at Malta in Septem-
Der, 1oS3. The following are the officers elect
ed at the recent meeting: President, j. B.
! ShOop. Aimsville; First V.-P., d. A. Thomas,
Nashville; Second V.-P., w. B. Lowry, Rose
vile; Third V-P., +. G. Huntington, Malta;
Sec, Ed ". Hatcher. Columbus Treas, Joseph
Shaw, GAINESVILLE. Executive Committee, t. j.
Platt, Plainfeld; N. s. McBee, GAINESVILLE;
Thos. Wilson, Somerton.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Reunion of the soldiers of Jackson
County was held at Jackson recently, and was
| a grand success. Addresses were made by Gen.
| Enochs, Thomas Z. Powell, Homer G. Jones,
| Judge A. T.. thompson, Gen. GrOSven0r ana
| Gov. Foraker. The Governor was received
with tumHltuOus applause, and his address was
| eagerly listened to by the veterans. A grand
parade was one of the features of the Reunion.
/ The survivors of the 54th Pa. held their first
Reunion at Jamestown last week. Addresses
were made by Col. Linton, Gen. Campbell
and Capt. Sanner. At business meeting held
/ in the afternoon permanent organization was
\ effected and the following officers chosen:
| President, J. NJ Campbell; V.-P., John P.
/ Linton; Sec, George +. Randolph; Cor. Sec,
William II. Sanner; Historian, w. Horace
Rose; Treas, T.. II. Lapsley. Executive Com
| mittee Capt John III. Hite, Capt. John L.
| Decker and ID. G.. McCullOeh. In the evening
q grand Campfire was held.
/ The survivors of the famous Bucktail regi-
ment will hold Reunion at WlliamspOrt Oct.
| 20 and 81.
The survivors of the SD Pa held their an
nual Reunion on the Dallas Fair Ground re-
Gently. There were present very large
| number of veterans. One of the objects of the
meeting was to raise $500 toward erecting q
monument on the field of Gettysburg. There
was meeting of survivors of the regiment on
the historic field last July, when it was de-
cided 10 raise 5000 for this purpose, in addition
to the 81 500 which the State gives. The sum
of 500 was required from the veterans, and
the whole of the amount was pledged. During
the day a substantial meal was served by the
ladies of Dallas including not only the usual
veteran fare, pork and beans, but many addi-
tiOnal delicaeieS. After dinner meeting was
held at which very large number of the resi-